SAMOVAR

samovar

(noun) a metal urn with a spigot at the base; used in Russia to boil water for tea

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

samovar (plural samovars)

A metal urn with a spigot, for boiling water for making tea. Traditionally, the water is heated by hot coals or charcoal in a chimney-like tube which runs through the center of the urn. Today, it is more likely that the water is heated by an electric coil.

Source: Wiktionary

Sa"mo*var, n. Etym: [Russ. samovar'.]

Definition: A metal urn used in Russia for making tea. It is filled with water, which is heated by charcoal placed in a pipe, with chimney attached, which passes through the urn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition